To meet the need for water of its growing population, the City of Los Angeles began acquiring water rights in the Owens Valley in 1905. The Los Angeles Aqueduct was completed in 1913 to bring Owens Valley water to the city. During the 1920s, the...

A daytime view looking downhill on Beacon Street in San Pedro, California, with the domed, neoclassical-style City Hall on the right. Other businesses along the street include H.W. Scott Photograph Studio and a shoe store. Horse-drawn carts and...

A view of Ocean Front Walk in Venice, California looking towards the south. The Plunge Bath House is visible in the center of the image. Tourists in early 20th century style clothing ride on two small open tram cars. Several signs for businesses...

A daytime view looking south along Main Street in Culver City, California. On the right is the Pacific Building & Loan Association building, and other businesses along the street include a hardware store and real estate office. Streetcar tracks...

Possibly Jewish women customers in a bric-a-brac home goods store. Framed paintings are on the wall, and rugs are on the floor. Glassware, teapots, and other ceramic products are displayed on tables and shelves.

Probably a Jewish couple with a little girl standing in front of the Michel store located at East Seward Road in Hongkew District. Clearance sale signs of "total ausverkauf" and Chinese signs with clearance prices are shown on display windows. A...

Probably a Jewish couple with a little girl standing in front of the Michel store located at East Seward Road in Hongkew District. Clearance sale signs of "total ausverkauf" and Chinese signs with clearance prices are shown on display windows. A...

A view looking north along Westwood Boulevard in Los Angeles, California. The meridian is planted with palm trees. Businesses along the street include Cut Rate Drugs, a Standard Supreme (Chevron) gas station, Sears, and the Bank of America.